From National Precision Bearing, Inc.

NPB Bearings: * miniature & instrument * ball bearings * aerospace bearings * spherical plain * nu & nx bearings * thin section bearings * bearing tools * needle bearings

The performance of ball bearings can be critically affected by minute particles. Particles as small as 0.005mm can cause problems. To prevent such problems, we use a class 1,000 clean room throughout our bearing assembly operation. "Keeping bearings clean" is the most important rule of bearing use. Avoid exposing bearings to any environment where particles may be present. Once inside a bearing, such particles can cause raceway scratches, abrasion and shortened life. They can also generate acoustic noise and vibration.

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Thrust Bearings
Thrust bearings are designed for pure thrust loads, and can handle little or no radial load. The rolling element in a thrust bearing can be a ball, needle or roller.
Needle Roller Bearings
Needle roller bearings are designed for radial load applications where a low profile is desired.
Thrust Washers
Thrust washers are used as a bearing surface for rotary applications.  They are usually made of steel, bronze, plastic, or other material with low friction coefficients.
Radial Ball Bearings
Radial ball bearings are friction reduction, rotation devices that carry loads radially around its axis. A subtype of ball bearings, they operate through the use of lubricated steel balls placed between two circular guides. They are frequently called deep-groove bearings.
Ball Bearings
Ball bearings are used to provide smooth, low friction motion in rotary applications. Ball bearings types include radial ball bearings (deep groove and angular contact) and thrust ball bearings.

Product Announcements
National Precision Bearing, Inc. - NPB Stainless Steel Ball Bearings
Stainless Steel Bearings offer one clear advantage over standard steel bearings - resistance to moisture and other corrosive environments. National Precision Bearing is excited to announce we've... (read more)
Berg W.M., Inc. - Thermoplastic Bearings
As a result of new developments in thermoplastic compounds, Berg has added a new line of durable, long-lasting thermoplastic bearings to its line of components. (read more)
RBC Bearings - Heavy Duty Needle Roller Bearings
High load capacity, long life caged roller bearings in standard configurations and custom designs. (read more)
Unique Technologies Associates - Talk about nano series of lubricant
The utilization of these Nanomaterials with CSL makes an exceptional lubricant which may dramatically increase service life in extreme conditions. (read more)
National Precision Bearing, Inc. - NPB Doubles Relubrication Capacity
National Precision Bearing announces the opening of a new ISO Class 6 cleanroom facility. This new facility more than doubles its current capacity for bearing relubrication services. The additional... (read more)
 

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